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Constitutional Freedoms, Evil

Illustration of the unfairness of illegal immigration

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I saw this on a comment to an article on the web (the article was about some Catholic Church in Texas aiding and abetting illegal immigrants with impunity) and thought it does a nice job of illustrating the system of perverse incentives that have been set up in this country in the name of “compassion”. Anyone who thinks this brand of compassion is in any regard “Christian” should read 1Corinthians 13:16:

Love finds NO JOY in unrighteousness, but rejoices in the TRUTH. – HCSB

Here is the illustration:

Consider two families: “John Legal” and “Juan Illegal”. Both families have two parents, two children, and live in Arizona …

John Legal works in construction, has a Social Security Number and makes $25.00 per hour with taxes deducted.

Juan Illegal also works in construction, has NO Social Security Number, and gets paid $15.00 in cash “under the table”.

Now the math:

John Legal: $25.00 per hour x 40 hours = $1000.00 per week, or $52,000.00 per year. Now take 30% away for state and federal tax; John Legal now has $31,231.00.

Juan Illegal: $15.00 per hour x 40 hours = $600.00 per week, or $31,200 per year.Juan Illegal pays no taxes. Juan Illegal now has $31,200.00.

John Legal pays medical and dental insurance with limited coverage for his family at $600.00 per month, or $7,200.00 per year. John Legal now has $24,031.00.

Juan Illegal has full medical and dental coverage through the state and local clinics and emergency hospitals at a cost of $0.00 per year. Juan Illegal still has $31,200.00.

John Legal makes too much money and is not eligible for food stamps or welfare. John Legal pays $500.00 per month for food, or $6,000..00 per year. John Legal now has $18,031.00.

Juan Illegal has no documented income and is eligible for food stamps, WIC and welfare. Juan Illegal still has $31,200.00.

John Legal pays rent of $1,200.00 per month, or $14,400.00 per year. John Legal now has 9,631.00.

Juan Illegal receives a $500.00 per month Federal Rent Subsidy. Juan Illegal pays out that $500.00 per month, or $6,000.00 per year. Juan Illegal still has $ 31,200.00.

John Legal pays $200.00 per month, or $2,400.00 for car insurance. Some of that is uninsured motorist insurance. John Legal now has $7,231.00.

Juan Illegal says, “We don’t need no stinkin’ insurance!” and still has $31,200.00.

John Legal has to make his $7,231.00 stretch to pay utilities, gasoline, etc..

Juan Illegal has to make his $31,200.00 stretch to pay utilities, gasoline, and what he sends out of the country every month..

John Legal now works overtime on Saturdays or gets a part time job after work.

Juan Illegal has nights and weekends off to enjoy with his family.

John Legal’s and Juan Illegal’s children both attend the same elementary school. John Legal pays for his children’s lunches, while Juan Illegal’s children get a government sponsored lunch.

Now, when they reach college age, John Legal’s kids may not get into a State School and may not qualify for scholarships, grants or other tuition help, even though John has been paying for state schools through his taxes, while Juan Illegal’s kids “go to the head of the class” because they are a minority. Although John Legal’s children have better grades, it is Juan Illegal’s children who get into a law school on the basis of the “hardships and life-experiences” they have overcome.

John Legal and Juan Illegal both enjoy the same police and fire services, but John paid for them and Juan did not pay.

If you support politicians who support illegal immigration – you’re part of the problem.

Bible

Test of a true Discipler

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And Paul said, “Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you but also all who hear me this day might become such as I am—except for these chains.” Acts 26:29.

The apostle Paul followed Jesus example, and wanted all to be saved and follow Christ to the best of their ability.  He wanted better for ALL the people that heard him, and that was why he spread the gospel so clearly and loudly.  We should all follow teachers that are clear that they want everyone to be closer to Jesus.  Pastor Duke had a great example yesterday of someone who reamed him out when he was a new believer, claiming he was a wolf in sheep’s clothing.  Janice gave me a similar example over the weekend of a converted town drunk that was not allowed to join a church due to no one believing him.  Yes in both cases God used these instances to grow the people who were denied access by the leaders who misused their authority.  However, this does not mean that we should follow and repeat the error of those who hoard and lord spiritual knowledge, controlling who has access to the deeper meat of the word.  True believers will praise the Lord for all who follow him, even if they grow faster or beyond their teachers.  As disciples ourselves, seek out selfless teachers who want the best for their students.  As teachers, we need to be very clear that this is our goal and desire, that we should be abundantly close and growing closer to Christ, and that we should desire all should be as we are (except for our specific suffering circumstances).